Motor mismatch?

[JMM]

I'm looking at a 1996 2320 that was repowered with a 2006 Yamaha F250. It looks like its riding low in the aft - the swim platform is at water level. I looked for specs for the boat but cant find what it was originally powered with - the current motor has a weight of a little over 600 lb. Can anyone help me with the specs and whether this is a reason not to proceed? Can you add ballast forward?

 

[charlesretired]

Does it have an Armstrong bracket on the transom ? Maybe the compartment has water in it. I don't think the motor weight is the problem. Check were the batteries are located . However adding ballast in the front won't necessarily solve the problem, may only lower the whole boat in the water



Correction: Should have said a Stainless Marine Bracket...the one with screwed down inspection plate on top of large empty cavity that will hold unwanted water.

 

[JMM]

Not sure about the Armstrong bracket - what should I look for? The bilge is dry but the batteries are in one of the storage boxes by the transom. I was getting a quote on what it would take to move them midship. Trying to come up with other ideas but not much so far...

 

[JMM]

Just checked out Armstrong brackets - definitely no on that. Original transom as far as I can tell.

 

[Brent]

i hsve 94 2320 with Stainless Marine bracket originally with 2 stroke 250 then repowered with F225.

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[Brent]

bottom of my bracket close to water but never measured it

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[Brent]

usually the bracket pie plate will help you with the maker

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[Brent]

plus Armstrong bracket deck plate is very stout and waterproof whereas SM plate is just a flat plate wirh screws and will leak and do not walk on it

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[sam3]

I have 2310 225 2stroke and 9.9 kicker she sits fine I don't think its your motor size I am on a braket my batteries are in stern cabnet